Parrish v. . R. R.

This action was brought to recover damages for injuries to the plaintiff by defendant's negligence. The plaintiff had taken passage on defendant's train from Greensboro to Ashboro on 23 July, 1906. He went to get some medicine for his wife and a glass of water, and while returning to his seat he received a severe shock, which was caused by the backing of the engine against the cars. He was hurled forward and then backward, falling against the arm of a seat, which (126) injured his back, hips, and spinal column. There was evidence tending to show the extent of his injuries. In order to further…